Oil Pressure Light; Change Engine Oil Light - Pontiac 2005 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Oil Pressure Light

This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough
oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have
some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
This light will come on briefly when you turn on
the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If it
does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a
problem with the bulb. Have it fixed right away.
CAUTION:
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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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If you have low engine oil
pressure, this light will stay
on after you start your
engine, or come on
and you will hear a chime
when you are driving.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.

Change Engine Oil Light

If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after
you start the engine, have the oil changed.
To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see Engine Oil on
page 5-15.
The CHANGE OIL light
should come on briefly as
a bulb check when you
start the engine. If the light
doesn't come on, have it
serviced.